Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor ligands and anti-inflammatory agents. It plays a role in the preparation of pyridine-based derivatives that exhibit biological activity, including potential use in central nervous system therapies. Also employed in agrochemical research for the design of novel pesticides due to its reactivity and ability to form stable amide bonds. Its nitro and chloro functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery processes.